Surginfection

The use of gloves in healthcare associated infection. Current controversies

Does double gloving reduce SSI rates? What evidence exists to support the use of antimicrobial...

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Surgical hand antisepsis to reduce surgical site infection.

What is the best solution to use for surgical scrubbing?

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Effects of subcutaneous drain for the prevention of incisional SSI in high-risk patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Placing subcut drains intra-operatively in high risk patients

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Intra-operative technique as a factor in the prevention of surgical site infection

What constitutes best practice intra-operatively to minimise SSI

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Pre-educational intervention survey of healthcare practitioners' compliance with infection prevention measures in car...

What are the compliance rates of surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists to infection prevention...

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A targeted e-learning programme for surgical trainees to enhance patient safety in preventing surgical infection

Our website www.surginfection.com was used as part of a blended learning initiative in our local...

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Role of patient awareness in prevention of peripheral vascular catheter-related bloodstream infection

Could patient education improve infection control practices with regards to IV lines in surgical...

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Effect of a comprehensive surgical safety system on patient outcomes

Is it a case of the more surgical checklists the better? Following on from the SSSL...

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Chlorhexidine-Alcohol versus Povidone-Iodine for Surgical-Site Antisepsis

This study is a randomised controlled multicentre trial from the USA, published in the NEJM. In...

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Use of face masks by non-scrubbed operating room staff: a randomized controlled trial

This study, published in the ANZ J Surgery 2010 is a randomized controlled trial assessing...

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Compliance with guidelines to prevent surgical site infections: As simple as 1-2-3?

This study published in the Am J Surg in June 2010 (epub ahead of print) is an assessment in two...

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Preventing Surgical-Site Infections in Nasal Carriers of Staphlococcus aureus

This study published in the New England Journal of Medicine 2010 examines whether eradication of...

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Diagnosis of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections by Computed Tomography

A study of CT sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing necrotising soft tissue infection

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Infection control practices and infectious complications in dermatological surgery

A study of nearly 3,500 skin lesion exicisons examining factors and practice associated with an...

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The necktie as a potential vector of infection: are doctors happy to do without?

Recently the UK department of Health recommended that doctors should not wear neckties. However...

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Behaviours and Rituals in the Operating Theatre

Published in the Journal of Hospital Infection in 2002, this comprehensive review focusses on...

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Diathermy vs. Scalpel incisions in General Surgery

Published in the World Journal of Surgery in 2009, this randomised, double blinded trial compares...

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The timing of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis

Published in the Annals of Surgery in 2008, this trial uses multivariate statistical analysis...

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Optimising surgical technique to minimise surgical site infection

A number of guidelines exist with regards best practice intra-operatively. We review these...

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